Annapurna Stotram: The Hymn to the Goddess of Nourishment
Annapurna Stotram
Nityanandakari Varabhayakari Saukhyanandakari, Shubhakari Satatam | Rogashokavinashini Priyakari, Vidyanutekari, Sarvatha || Shree Vishweshwari Annapurne, Sada Purne, Maheshwari | Annapurne Sada Purne, Maheshwari ||
Transliteration:
Nityanandakari Varabhayakari Saukhyanandakari, Shubhakari Satatam | Rogashokavinashini Priyakari, Vidyanutekari, Sarvatha || Shree Vishweshwari Annapurne, Sada Purne, Maheshwari | Annapurne Sada Purne, Maheshwari ||
Breakdown
- Nityanandakari: Bestower of eternal bliss
- Varabhayakari: Granter of boons and dispeller of fear
- Saukhyanandakari: Bestower of happiness and joy
- Shubhakari Satatam: Ever auspicious
- Rogashokavinashini: Destroyer of disease and sorrow
- Priyakari: Beloved
- Vidyanutekari: Bestower of knowledge
- Sarvatha: In every way
- Shree Vishweshwari: Goddess of the Universe
- Annapurne: O Annapurna
- Sada Purne: Always full
- Maheshwari: Great Goddess
Meaning
O Annapurna, Goddess of the Universe, always full, great Goddess, you bestow eternal bliss, grant boons and dispel fear, bestow happiness and joy, are ever auspicious, destroy disease and sorrow, are beloved, and bestow knowledge in every way.
Associated Deity
Goddess Annapurna
Origin Story
Annapurna is the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment. This stotram is a prayer dedicated to her, recognizing her role as the provider of sustenance and well-being. The story behind Annapurna's significance is linked to a time when the world faced a severe famine. Lord Shiva realized the importance of food and Annapurna emerged to provide nourishment, ensuring the survival and prosperity of all beings.
How and When to Chant
- How: Recite with gratitude and reverence, focusing on the abundance in your life.
- When: Can be chanted before meals, during festivals dedicated to Annapurna, or anytime you wish to invoke her blessings for nourishment and prosperity.
Benefits
- Attracts abundance and prosperity.
- Ensures nourishment and well-being.
- Removes scarcity and poverty.
- Cultivates gratitude for the blessings of food and life.